Luristan Bronze Arrowheads papuanhighlands often oriented to symbolize the

often oriented to symbolize the flow of time and align with cosmological principles

Two small loop handles are applied on opposing sides of the neck

possibly mimicking the calls of local fauna or enhancing ritualistic practices with their melodic tones

as seen in the famous relief of the 4th-century Roman general Stilicho in Mantua

Luristan Bronze Arrowheads papuanhighlands often oriented to symbolize theAncient Near East, Luristan (Lorestan), c. 1200800 BC, Northwestern Iran A beautiful and well preserved pair of cast copper alloy arrowheads of classic Luristan type. Each example is leaf shaped in profile, defined by a pronounced raised midrib running the full length of the blade and tapering elegantly to a sharp point. The blades narrow gently from the central body toward the base, demonstrating both refined casting and effective functional design.